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Philly Who?

Telling the stories of the doers, thinkers, and performers of Philadelphia. From up-and-coming game-changers to well-known legends, you’ll dive into their past, present, future, and how it all contributes to The City of Brotherly Love. Hosted by Kevin Chemidlin.

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Michelle Angela Ortiz: Telling the Stories of Immigrants through Art Oct 11, 2019

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Michelle Angela Ortiz is a visual artist, skilled muralist, and community arts educator who uses her art as a vehicle to represent people and communities whose histories are often lost or co-opted. Through painting, printmaking, and community arts practices, she creates a safe space for dialogue around some of the most profound issues communities and individuals may face. Her work tells stories using richly crafted and emotive imagery to claim and transform spaces into a visual affirmation that reveals the strength and spirit of the community.

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Steven Rea: Nationally Renowned Film Critic Capturing the Everyday Lives of Stars Oct 03, 2019

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Steven Rea is journalist, film critic, web producer, and writer. He was a film critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1992 through late 2016.

He also is the author of Hollywood Rides a Bike: Cycling with the Stars, Hollywood Cafe: Coffee With The Stars, and Hollywood Book Club, all books showcasing his collection of original photographs of various stars doing everyday things.

Steven will be showing a selection of "Hollywood Book Club" film clips at the Ambler Theater in Ambler on Wednesday evening, Oct. 23, and at The County Theater in Doylestown on Wednesday evening, Oct. 30th. He'll also be doing a book signing at Shakespeare & Co. near Rittenhouse Square on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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Madeline Bell: How an Overnight Pediatric Nurse Became CEO of CHOP Sep 26, 2019

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Madeline Bell is the President & CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital-- more commonly known as CHOP-- receives more than 1 million visits every year. And Madeline is the one making many of the big decisions: like whether to try and complete the world’s first double hand transplant.

But when she first walked into CHOP as an employee, Madeline was a pediatric nurse, fresh out of college, who had just scored her dream job. 35 years and many different roles later, she's the captain of the ship.

And while the journey wasn’t always glamorous, for Madeline, it was a way to make life better for kids.

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Michael Nutter: The 98th Mayor of Philadelphia Sep 18, 2019

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Michael Nutter served as the 98th Mayor of Philadelphia from 2008 through 2015. Before that, he had been a Member of City Council since 1992.

When Nutter decided to run for mayor, the odds were stacked against his campaign. That didn’t deter him. In 2007, he ended up winning the election in a landslide, with a plan to boost Philadelphia’s graduation rate, lower its homicide count, and make the city greener. Minutes after he was sworn in, he introduced what he referred to as “the new Philadelphia.”

But any plan comes with surprise detours, twists, and turns - especially when the economy unexpectedly collapses.

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Rakia Reynolds: Helping Serena Williams & Other Celebrities Share Their Stories Sep 11, 2019

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Rakia Reynolds is the Founder & CEO of Skai Blue Media, a public relations agency that's worked with clients such as Serena Williams, Ashley Graham, and M. Night Shyamalan.

In the mid 2000s Rakia was a TV producer whose life was turned upside down when she was unexpectedly laid off. With a child on the way and the economy in recession, she decided to bet on herself and start her own firm.

Today, she's one of the most sought after communications specialists in the country.

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Melissa Alam: Social Media & Branding Expert, Founder of Female-focused FearlessCon Sep 05, 2019

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Melissa Alam is an entrepreneur and freelance brand strategist. If you’ve ever grabbed coffee at La Colombe, cracked open a Budweiser beer, or swiped on Bumble, you've interacted with some of her clients. Melissa also founded The Hive, a coworking space for women. And, she started FearlessCon: an annual workshop for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.

This episode was recorded live at Indy Hall as a part of the 7th Annual Philadelphia Podcasting Festival.

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Trevor Hayward: The Evil Genius Who Names Beers After Movie Quotes Aug 27, 2019

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About a decade ago, Trevor Hayward and Luke Bowen decided to start a business. The result was Evil Genius Beer Company, a brewery that is famous for crazy beer flavors and even crazier beer names, including "Stacy’s Mom," “Ma, The Meatloaf” and the latest ale, "Baby Shark Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo."

In this episode, Trevor shares how he grew up on the eastern shores of Ireland, spent time living in Australia, and eventually came to Philly to get an MBA. He started at Villanova the same week that Lehman Brothers failed in 2008. So, with the recession in full swing and his job prospects dim, he and his classmate Luke decided to get into beer making.

Today, Evil Genius Beer can be found in bars and stores all over Philadelphia as well as at their brewpub in Fishtown. And, soon, they'll be introducing a low-calorie IPA and Evil Genius brand Spiked Seltzer.

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Connor Barwin: The NFL Linebacker Rejuvenating Philly Public Parks Aug 22, 2019

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Connor Barwin is an NFL Linebacker who has played for the Houston Texans, LA Rams, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles. In 2014, he lead the NFL in sacks, and was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Connor played for the Eagles from 2013-2016. While he has moved on to play for other cities, he and his family have made Philly their permanent home.

Here, Connor's Make the World Better Foundation is working to revitalize Philly's underserved public parks. He discovered his passion for local parks while biking around Philadelphia.

The 5th Annual MTWB Benefit Concert takes place on September 5th at 7pm at the Dell Music Center and features Future Islands, Hop Along, Strand of Oaks, and Karl Blau. Tickets are available now.

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Craig Grossman: Transforming 13th Street from Red Light District to a Vibrant Cultural Hub Aug 13, 2019

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Craig Grossman is a General Partner at Arts & Crafts Holdings, which today is investing in the northern edge of Center City, around Spring Garden Street.

But, well before Craig and his team started investing in that area, he worked to invest in another Center City neighborhood which, today, looks nothing like it did when he got here in the early 2000s. Back then, the 13th Street corridor was pretty desolate, with tons of drug use, porn shops, and prostitution. Many people called it Philly’s “Red Light District.”

Craig at the time was working in New York City, and he took on 13th Street under the direction of Tony Goldman, who was famous for his previous revitalizations of SoHo in NY and South Beach in Miami.

Today, 13th Street is home to trendy restaurants, stores, homes, and nightlife.

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Jo Piazza: Journalist, Novelist, and Podcaster Who Doesn't Need a Cabin in the Woods Aug 06, 2019

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Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and digital strategist.

She is the author of seven critically acclaimed fiction and non-fiction books, like The Knock Off, How to Be Married, Fitness Junkies, and Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win, which have been translated into more than ten languages.

Jo is the host of her own podcast called Committed on the iHeartRadio Network as well.

A former editor and columnist with Yahoo, Current TV and the New York Daily News, her work has also appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Magazine, Glamour, Elle, Time, Marie Claire, the Daily Beast, and Slate.

She holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in journalism from Columbia University, and a master’s in religious studies from New York University.

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